1983 Toyota Crown vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Crown | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown | 411 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |